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Livestock => Pigs => Topic started by: DenisCooper on July 26, 2016, 11:14:43 am

Title: Worming Pigs and sheep
Post by: DenisCooper on July 26, 2016, 11:14:43 am

Hi,

I'm looking for some advice on worming pigs and sheep.

Firstly can I worm them my self or do I need a vet to do it?

If I can do it myself do I need to get a vet to prescribe wormer or can I just pick it up from farming warehouse?

Any other advice always welcome.

Thanks

Title: Re: Worming Pigs and sheep
Post by: harmony on July 26, 2016, 11:41:10 am

You can worm yourself and you can get wormer from the vet or the farming feedstores. You may find you have to buy much more than you need from a store whereas the vet can give you what you need. Talk to both and weigh up the options.

Title: Re: Worming Pigs and sheep
Post by: Backinwellies on July 26, 2016, 12:37:31 pm

Discuss with vet .... sheep wormer has a lot of resistance and you need to be aware of the current recommendations.

Title: Re: Worming Pigs and sheep
Post by: DenisCooper on July 26, 2016, 01:29:37 pm

Thanks. Will give them a call in here